The focus of the journal entry is unclear. Ideas do not relate to the focus.
The focus is somewhat clear. Most of the ideas in the journal relate to the focus.
The focus is clearly stated. Ideas relate to the focus of the journal.
The focus is clear and original. All ideas relate to the focus in an insightful and unique way.
Organization
The journal entry are not developed. Thoughts are completely disorganized.
The journal entry is not fully developed. Some of the thoughts are disorganized and unclear to the reader.
There is use of transition words. The journal entry makes sense. Thoughts are organized logically.
The entry makes perfect sense to the reader and is organized in a creative way. There is a clear use of transitions in this piece. Thoughts are well organized.
Voice
No voice is in the journal entry. Poor use of vocabulary. Sentence structure is not varied and fragments are used.
There needs to be a stronger voice. Some strong vocabulary is used. Sentence structure is not varied.
There is a strong voice. Excellent vocabulary is mostly used. Sentence structure is varied.
There is a unique and creative voice. Strong use of sophisticated vocabulary. Sentence structure is varied in an original manner.
Detail
These journal entry lack detail. No effort was put into these pieces.
There is some attempt at strong details. Not all details pertain to the topic.
All details are clear. There is some use of show not tell and sensory details. Details pertain to the topic.
There is use of show not tell and sensory details that pertain to the topic. Details are creative and different. They WOW the reader.
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Romeo and Juliet Journal Entry Rubric
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Purpose
The focus of the journal entry is unclear. Ideas do not relate to the focus.
The focus is somewhat clear. Most of the ideas in the journal relate to the focus.
The focus is clearly stated. Ideas relate to the focus of the journal.
The focus is clear and original. All ideas relate to the focus in an insightful and unique way.
Organization
The journal entry are not developed. Thoughts are completely disorganized.
The journal entry is not fully developed. Some of the thoughts are disorganized and unclear to the reader.
There is use of transition words. The journal entry makes sense. Thoughts are organized logically.
The entry makes perfect sense to the reader and is organized in a creative way. There is a clear use of transitions in this piece. Thoughts are well organized.
Voice
No voice is in the journal entry. Poor use of vocabulary. Sentence structure is not varied and fragments are used.
There needs to be a stronger voice. Some strong vocabulary is used. Sentence structure is not varied.
There is a strong voice. Excellent vocabulary is mostly used. Sentence structure is varied.
There is a unique and creative voice. Strong use of sophisticated vocabulary. Sentence structure is varied in an original manner.
Detail
These journal entry lack detail. No effort was put into these pieces.
There is some attempt at strong details. Not all details pertain to the topic.
All details are clear. There is some use of show not tell and sensory details. Details pertain to the topic.
There is use of show not tell and sensory details that pertain to the topic. Details are creative and different. They WOW the reader.
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